Leather Trimmed Spangenhelm (Angled Nasal)  Ref: GH0136

Measurement chart for armour

You may either write your measurements in the "Measurements and General Information section" during the checkout process from our shopping cart, or print this page and fax or mail it to us.

It is best to use a cloth or a tailor measuring tape and it's easier if you have someone assist you. Try to stand straight, naturally relaxed (if not otherwise requested). The measuring tape should be snug to the body, but do not draw it too tight.

For the best fit you should wear the clothes that you will be wearing under your armour, (Arming doublet, Padded Hose, Tunic, Chain mail shirt, Shoes, Pants, etc.)!

Not all measurements are necessary for all armor types / parts. Try to choose only the relevant ones. If in doubt please fill in. More is better than less.

Inches
1a
 head circumference across the forehead - measure around the full circumference of the head. Keep the tape snug for accurate results.
1b
 head circumference across the nose
1c
 head depth: the distance from the forehead to the back of the head
1d
 head depth II: the distance from the nose tip to the back of the head
1e
 head height: the distance from the chin to the top of the head
1f
 head height II: the distance from the base of the neck to the top of the head

1g

 distance from the chin to the central point between the eyes
1h
 distance from central point between the eyes to the top of the head
1i
 head with: distance between temples
1j
 head with II: distance between ears
Yes no

Yes / No

2a
 strong neck muscle
2b
 neck circumference (collar)
2c
 shoulder length: base of the neck to the middle of the shoulder joint
2d

length of the upper arm: middle of the shoulder joint - middle of the elbow joint

2e
 length of the forearm: middle of the elbow joint - wrist
2f wrist circumference
2g
 forearm circumference at the widest point
2h
 circumference of the flexed biceps
2i
 distance from armpit to the elbow bend
2j

Outline of your hand on a sheet of paper. Please draw a line beside the outline for scale (centimeters work best). Use a measuring tape and draw the line 10 cm long. This prevents scale distortion. Instructions: place your hand on the paper on a solid board. To trace the hand use a thin pencil. Holding it at a 90 degree angle to the board.
3a
 body height
3b

armpit to the upper side hip bone (straight sitting position)
3c
 armpit to the upper side hip bone (collapsed sitting position)
3d

shoulder circumference measured across the armpit
3e

chest circumference including arms (inhale!)
3f
 chest circumference under the arms (inhale!)
3g

chest width: distance from armpit to armpit (inhale!)
3h
 point between front collar bones to navel
3i

point between front collar bones to the waistline
3j

back length: first neck vertebra to waistline
3k

back width: distance between shoulder joints
3m
 back width: measured from armpit to armpit
3n
 waist circumference
3p
 circumference around hips
4a

hip bend to kneecap (sitting position)
4c
 kneecap to ankle (sitting position)
4d
 circumference of flexed thigh
4e
 circumference of flexed calf
4f
 knee circumference, bent leg
4g
 circumference above the ankle (including shoe)
4h
 front height of the shoe (height of the shoe tip)
4i
 height of the shoe at instep
4j
 height of the shoe at ankle
4k
 height of the shoe at heel